Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS X543UA (DM1508T). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

adequate connectivity options

crisp audio output

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Star grey IMR with angle hairline
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-reflective
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Mouse, keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter, carrying case, mouse
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS IceCool design
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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